Emerging Art, Graphic Design Portfolio Review Showcase KSC Student Work
From Jackie Hooper, Thorne: Works by 14 graduating art majors will be showcased in Emerging Art, the annual Keene State College art students’ exhibition, presented by the KSC Art Department from Saturday, April 18, through Saturday, May 9, at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery.
Bachelor of fine arts candidates, graduating seniors, and a selection of students majoring in art will exhibit their paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, and ceramic works. The pieces were selected by Art Department faculty from work students completed in all levels of art classes throughout the academic year. Friends of the Thorne will host an opening reception for Emerging Art on Friday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the gallery. Gallery visitors are invited to vote for their favorite artwork for the People’s Choice Commendation, which carries a $100 cash prize and is sponsored by the Friends of the Thorne. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 4.
Also on that Friday, the Art Department will sponsor a Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Media Arts Center, adjacent to the Thorne. More than 20 graphic design seniors will open their portfolios and showcase their best design work.
The exhibit, reception, and portfolio review are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday through Wednesday, and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. It will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, for Keene State College commencement. For information, call 8-2720 or visit the website.
